This Act was repealed on 2022-02-01 by Cybercrimes and other Related Crimes Act, 2021.
This is the version of this Act as it was when it was repealed.
Computer Misuse Act, 1998
Related documents
- Is amended by Statute Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Act, 2021
- Is repealed by Cybercrimes and other Related Crimes Act, 2021
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Computer Misuse Act, 1998
Chapter 4
- Commenced on 28 December 1998
- [This is the version of this document as it was at 31 December 2015 to 11 November 2021.]
- [Repealed by Cybercrimes and other Related Crimes Act, 2021 (Act 59 of 2021) on 1 February 2022]
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Computer Misuse Act, 1998.2. Interpretation
3. Unauthorised access to computer
A person who secures unauthorised access to–4. Unauthorised access with criminal intent
5. Unauthorised modification of computer material
6. Jurisdiction
7. Attempt, conspiracy etc.
8. Conviction of lesser offence charged
9. Enforcement power
10. Obstruction etc. of police officer
A person who resists or obstructs a police officer or person authorised under section 9(3) in the exercise by the police officer or person authorised of any lawful functions under this Act or fails to comply with a request to provide information as provided by section 9(4) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of R 10,000 and imprisonment for three years.11. Protection of police etc.
A police officer or person authorised under a warrant under section 9(3) shall not be liable to any claim or action for anything done or omitted to be done in good faith under this Act.12. Regulations
The Minister may make regulations for the purpose of carrying out or giving effect to the principles and provisions of this Act.History of this document
01 February 2022
Repealed by
Cybercrimes and other Related Crimes Act, 2021
12 November 2021 amendment not yet applied
31 December 2015 this version
Consolidation
28 December 1998
Commenced